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Gulhi Dhigu Thila

Dhigu Thila is a captivating dive site located in the Maldives, specifically in the pass connecting the local island of Gulhi and the renowned Anantara resort. This expansive underwater formation offers a mesmerizing spectacle of majestic sea fans, exquisite soft and hard corals, and a vibrant array of fish species. Prepare to encounter marble stingrays, eagle rays, grey reef sharks, and occasional manta rays, alongside excellent opportunities for macro photography.

At Dhigu Thila, you can also expect to come across fascinating marine life such as bump head parrotfish, white tip sharks, green and hawksbill turtles, napoleon wrasse, schools of red snappers and blue lined snappers, oriental and giant sweetlips, as well as captivating gorgonians and nurse sharks.

With a visibility of 18m and a maximum depth of 23m, this dive site is ideally suited for advanced and expert divers. Located near Kuda Gulhi, Kaafu, 08070, Maldives, Dhigu Thila guarantees an extraordinary diving experience in the crystal-clear waters of the Maldives.

Diving Conditions Score for Gulhi Dhigu Thila

7
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Gulhi Dhigu Thila

Depth

23m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Gulhi Dhigu Thila

Wave Height

1.02m

Wind Speed

22.9 m/s

Water Temp

29.4°C

Visibility

43.68km

Cloud Cover

89%

Wave Period

7.55s

Air Temperature

28.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Gulhi Dhigu Thila
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Dive Score Chart for Gulhi Dhigu Thila

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.8933/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.98m, Wind 19.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.802122580645162/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Gulhi Dhigu Thila: 06:00
Sunset at Gulhi Dhigu Thila: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Gulhi Dhigu Thila are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.98m (8s), Wind: 19.9 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 20.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Gulhi Dhigu Thila
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Gulhi Dhigu Thila

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Gulhi Dhigu Thila

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.5/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Gulhi Dhigu Thila

January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.5

Ideal Conditions for Gulhi Dhigu Thila

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.2m / 36.7ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Gulhi Dhigu Thila

Gulhi Dhigu Thila shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.1°C) and December the coldest (22.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). March is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 16, 2026

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